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Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·14)

c9-17580
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. e6+ Bxe6 32. Ne5+ Kxe7 33. Qd6+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: knight to e5 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bxe6, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #413.

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